Harrisburg, North Carolina | |
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 Harrisburg Town Hall | |
 Flag  Seal | |
| Motto: "The right side of opportunity" | |
 Location of Harrisburg, North Carolina | |
| Coordinates:35°19′04″N80°39′06″W / 35.31778°N 80.65167°W /35.31778; -80.65167 | |
| Country | United States |
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Cabarrus |
| Settled | 1732–1765 |
| Incorporated | 1973 |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Jennifer Teague[1] |
| Area | |
• Total | 11.47 sq mi (29.70 km2) |
| • Land | 11.47 sq mi (29.70 km2) |
| • Water | 0 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 640 ft (200 m) |
| Population (2020) | |
• Total | 18,967 |
| • Density | 1,653.8/sq mi (638.55/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC−5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code | 28075 |
| Area codes | 704,980 |
| FIPS code | 37-29800[4] |
| GNIS feature ID | 2406649[3] |
| Website | www |
Harrisburg is a town inCabarrus County, North Carolina, United States. It is a northeastern suburb ofCharlotte. In the2020 census, the population was 18,967.[5]
Harrisburg is located in southwestern Cabarrus County. It is bordered to the north byConcord and to the west by Charlotte inMecklenburg County.
North Carolina Highway 49 passes through the center of Harrisburg, leading northeast 57 miles (92 km) toAsheboro and southwest 13 miles (21 km) to thecenter of Charlotte.Charlotte Motor Speedway is 3 miles (5 km) north of the center of town, within the Concord city limits.
Harrisburg has a total area of 11.15 square miles (28.9 km2), all land. The town boasts 3.4 miles of greenway, with 25 more miles proposed.[6]
| Census | Pop. | Note | %± |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | 1,433 | — | |
| 1990 | 1,625 | 13.4% | |
| 2000 | 4,493 | 176.5% | |
| 2010 | 11,526 | 156.5% | |
| 2020 | 18,967 | 64.6% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census[7] | |||
| Race | Number | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White (non-Hispanic) | 10,606 | 55.92% |
| Black or African American (non-Hispanic) | 3,701 | 19.51% |
| Native American | 56 | 0.3% |
| Asian | 2,579 | 13.6% |
| Pacific Islander | 5 | 0.03% |
| Other/Mixed | 883 | 4.66% |
| Hispanic orLatino | 1,137 | 5.99% |
As of the2020 United States census, there were 18,967 people, 4,865 households, and 4,164 families residing in the town.
At the 2017census estimate,[9] there were 15,728 people and 4,573 households in the town, with 3.16 persons per household. The population percent change between April 1, 2010, and July 1, 2017, was 17.9%. The racial makeup of the town was 72.2%White, 16.1%African American, 0.7% American Indian and Alaska Native, 6.4%Asian, 3.3%Hispanic orLatino and 2.8% from two or more races. There were 926 Veterans.
In 2016, the median age of all people in Harrisburg was 37.1.[10]
In 2016, there were 4,573 households in Harrisburg, with the median property value being $245,400. The homeownership rate was 89.1%. The national average was 63.6%.[10] The median income for a household in the town was $88,865 and the per capita income was $32,310.
Harrisburg has acouncil–manager form of government. The Town Council is elected on a non-partisan basis every two years, and members serve staggered four-year terms with noterm limits. Themayor is elected separately for a four-year term and isex officio chair of the Town Council. The Town Council has eight members from the community and appoints atown manager to oversee day-to-day operations.[11]
| Name | Term |
|---|---|
| Altyn Cotell | 2021–2025 |
| Chris Faw | 2023–2027 |
| La'Trecia Glover (mayorpro tem) | 2023–2027 |
| Ian Patrick | 2019–2027 |
| Maurice Price | 2021–2025 |
| Ron Smith | 2023–2027 |
| Jennifer Teague (mayor) | 2021–2025 |
| Mike Thevenin | 2023–2025 |
While the Town Council is responsible for passing ordinances, the town's budget, and other policies, all decisions can be overridden by theNorth Carolina General Assembly, since North Carolina municipalities do not havehome rule. While municipal powers have been broadly construed since the 1960s, the General Assembly still retains considerable authority over local matters.[12]
The percent of people over 25 with a high school diploma or higher was 95.6% and 44.0% for those with a bachelor's degree or higher. Local schools include Harrisburg Elementary School, Hickory Ridge Elementary School, Hickory Ridge Middle School andHickory Ridge High School.
The largest universities by graduates near Harrisburg are, the University of North Carolina at Charlotte, Central Piedmont Community College and Rowan-Cabarrus Community College. The most common bachelor's degree concentrations are General Business Administration and Management, General Psychology and General Biological Studies.[10]
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